Kaneko Seeds (1376) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the six months ended November 30, 2025, increased 2.6% year-over-year to ¥28,838 million, with operating profit up 42.7% to ¥485 million and profit attributable to owners of parent rising 36.4% to ¥368 million.

• Earnings per share rose to ¥33.19 from ¥24.00 in the prior year period.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥4,456 million from ¥4,315 million year-over-year, while selling, general and administrative expenses remained stable.

• Ordinary profit rose 31.4% year-over-year to ¥567 million.

• Comprehensive income surged to ¥767 million from ¥397 million, driven by gains in valuation difference on available-for-sale securities.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales are forecast at ¥66,500 million, up 3.1% year-over-year, with operating profit expected to reach ¥1,900 million (up 25.7%) and profit attributable to owners of parent projected at ¥1,500 million (up 25.0%).

• Full-year earnings per share forecast is ¥134.62.